Private Tour
Istanbul Guided Tour: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and More!
Overview
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Learn about the local history and culture with a local and professional tour guide.
See all the highlights of Istanbul in a day. Explore the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern and more destinations.
PRIORITY TO BUY TICKETS WITHOUT ANY COMMISSION!
PRIORITY TO SKIP THE LINES!
Suggestion for lunch (3 course mix kebab or vegetarian)
Sweet and spice tasting for FREE
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
It is a mosque and former church serving as a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in 537 CE. The site was a Greek Orthodox church from 360 CE to 1453, except for a brief time as a Latin Catholic church between the Fourth Crusade and 1261. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it served as a mosque until 1935, when it became a museum. In 2020, the site once again became a mosque.
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I and remains a functioning mosque today. It also attracts a large number of tourists and is one of the most iconic and popular monuments of Ottoman architecture.
What‘s Included
Sweet and Spice Tasting for Free
Bottled water
All Taxes
Priority to buy tickets
Guidance
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Tickets
Lunch
Options
Private Tour
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Istanbul
chasteld2026,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wasnt sure to book but emrullah proved Istanbul is safe. His knowledge is impressive. Tour is good. Feeling was perfect. I was like traveler not tourist. For the private tour, price and time are really enough. Just you, guide and beautiful istanbul!
Lovely guide!
rajitomart,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When i compare the price, quality was high. Emr is nice man. He treat fine for my family. Showed us the all touristic area in all day. We skipped the all line, that is more important for us. I spent 2 days in istanvul but this is unforgettable experience!
Opt for this option without hesitation!
emmazR50JO,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with my companion. Emrullah was very friendly and knew his job well. After about 8 hours of visiting, we accumulated beautiful memories. In particular, he avoided crowded places to take us to quieter places. A really reliable visit!
Experience the city
Companion18820007818,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour of Istanbul. Our guide was very attentive and informative. We didn’t just tour the city, we lived it. A pleasant full trip.
Skip the line tickets worked well!
matteofB6688EP,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was a great guide, very knowledgeable particularly about history. It was an excellent introduction top sights in Istanbul. The skip-the-line tickets worked well.
Highly educated tour
O8416QImiguelp,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was pleasant and perfect time to visit all these places during winter, less crowded. Our guide took good care of us and explained every site clearly and attentively listening to our questions.. it’s a must to hv a guided tour to these places so u could truly understand the history!
Thank you, Ebru!
893shirleyz,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ebru was an absolutely amazing tour guide for me and my daughter; despite it being our first time in Istanbul, Ebru truly made us feel like we were at home. Her friendly, fun, and experienced energy was truly unmatched, and she took us to see all of the beautiful sites of Istanbul in a way that felt smooth and intriguing all the way. If you are planning on visiting Istanbul, then be sure to book Ebru for your tour if you want not only a tour guide, but also a sweet friend!
Ebru was great!
Sharon B,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ebru was amazing she paid attention to what was important to us and was a walking historian which we loved!
An extraordinary experience...
elianadV9991XY,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was strange experience for me. I am student and first time i saw academic guide :) Mr. Cansu show me real face of istanbul with academic cause. His experience take us from crowd people. Thanks to him, hagia sophia atmosphere was like living place. Almost we spent 6 hours but definetelly worth for every penny. I just gain a friend and teacher :) Thank you for this spectacular tour.
Best guide Ebru!
Radha S,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience! Our guide Ebru was amazing. She made our trip memorable. Her knowledge and all the information she shared was amazing. She also gave us a lot of information about the current life in Istanbul. She also took us to a nice coffee and dessert place. Ebru is the best guide you'll have.
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